The eLearning Africa conference took place in May 2007 in Nairobi, with more than 1400 attendees. With strong participation by African ministries of education, the conference reflected the huge interest in education on the continent. Academia, business, civil society, and governments were brought together, creating a dynamic mix and showcasing a number of effective technology-supported educational initiatives. Diplo contributed with a presentation on effective online learning design, authored by Dejan Dincic.